India’s textile sector has registered growth of 2.1% in the Financial Year 2025-26, which demonstrates its resilience in global markets. The Ministry of Textile said that total exports, including handicrafts, have increased from over 3 lakh 9 thousand crores rupees in FY 2024-25 to more than 3 lakh 16 thouand crore rupees in FY 2025-26. This performance reflects steady global demand for Indian textile products and the continued competitiveness of the sector across major product categories.

The Ministry said that among the major segments, ready-made garments of all textiles remained the largest contributor to textile exports, apart from this, Cotton yarn, fabrics, made-ups and handloom products recorded stable growth and exports. The Government has continued to support the sector through key export facilitation and remission measures, including the extension of the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies Scheme and the RoDTEP Scheme beyond 31.03.2026.

India’s FTA agenda also saw major progress during 2025-26, with important implications for the textile and apparel sector. Collectively, these FTA developments are expected to improve preferential market access, reduce tariff disadvantages, support supply-chain integration, and open new opportunities for textiles. The continued growth in textile exports, coupled with sustained policy support, underlines the Government’s commitment to strengthening the sector, promoting employment, and advancing the goal of higher value-added exports.